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Ruins of Jonckholt Castle

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Location: Bilzen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Groenendaal Castle – View of Groenendaal Castle loop from Bilzen

28.5km

07:23

160m

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2. View of Kasteel Groenendaal – Jonckholt Castle Ruins loop from Hoelbeek

7.03km

01:49

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3. Source of the Meersbeek – Jonckholt Castle Ruins loop from Eigenbilzen

6.80km

01:48

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jeff S

March 15, 2022

Jonckholt Castle is an unfinished yard of a medieval castle near Hoelbeek. The plans were drawn up, but only the canals, ramparts and foundations were realized.

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March 2, 2024

Jonckholt is considered an unfinished military fortress under construction, hastily erected at the beginning of the Eighty Years' War. It was located on the shortest route between the Maas Valley and the Demer Valley, the fastest and easiest way to the Duchy of Brabant. It was built at this strategic location to discourage William of Orange's troops from advancing along this road. According to historical sources, the client was a branch of the de Merode family, which was active in the so-called Secret Council, which could be regarded as the government in the Spanish Netherlands at the time.

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Location: Bilzen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Ruins of Jonckholt Castle

1. Groenendaal Castle – View of Groenendaal Castle loop from Bilzen

2. View of Kasteel Groenendaal – Jonckholt Castle Ruins loop from Hoelbeek

3. Source of the Meersbeek – Jonckholt Castle Ruins loop from Eigenbilzen

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